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Guidance for buyers and suppliers of cloud technology, digital outcomes, digital specialists, user research participants and labs.
VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…
In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…
You’ll pay a rate of either 5% or 0% VAT when certain energy-saving…
If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…
You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…
Tobacco Duty is included in the price you pay for cigarettes, cigars and…
Fuel Duty is included in the price you pay for petrol, diesel and other…
Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…
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Procurement options available from the Crown Commercial Service for the public sector.
Your purchasing strategy must show you’ve considered commercial and technology aspects, and contractual limitations.
Information and guidance on a range of medical devices for users and patients.
How consumers can reduce their energy costs by getting a group deal
Investors and businesses may be legally required to tell the government about certain sensitive acquisitions under the National Security and Investment Act.
How to use the Digital Marketplace to find cloud technology and specialist services for digital projects.
How all state-funded schools in England can get impartial help and advice from Department for Education (DfE) procurement specialists.
Things to consider when buying and using products.
How to use VAT margin schemes - records you need to keep, invoicing and VAT return reporting
Order a certificate of free sale to export medical devices outside the UK.
Find out when it's possible to get zero-rated supplies on medical and research goods and services that have been funded by charities.
Access online catalogues and get quotes for the procurement of low value goods and services across the public sector.
GBS product specifications: mandatory for central government departments and related organisations; encouraged for wider public sector.
Check the tariff classification for accessories for toys.
How public procurement will change to improve the way supplies, services and works are procured for the public sector.
How to register your medical devices with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for the markets in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.
Use Digital Marketplace (previously CloudStore) to find digital specialists, cloud-based services and technology to build digital services for the public sector, eg cloud technology, IT health checks, technical architects, web designers
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